Pages New and Rare Books

Garth Stein at Pages

2009-03-22T11:23:00.011-07:00

Didja come? Didja catch it? Didja hear?

Pages was lucky enough to have this wonderful author stop by our store and play host to a bevy of his adoring fans and readers.

Full to the brim, the store was filled with good snacks, drinks and conversation as the audience waited with anticipation for the arrival of Mr. Stein who did not disappoint. The reading of his novel, Art of Racing in the Rain was peppered with delightful anecdotes that had everyone alternating between gasps of laughter and wiping away the beginnings of tears. So far, this event was definitely one of the best and most widely attended that we have had so far here at Pages.

Again, thank you Mr. Stein for entertaining everyone that night and we hope that you can come back whenever you're in Arizona again.

Woohoo!

2009-03-22T09:56:00.003-07:00

~Happy Birthday Pages!~

On March 19th Pages celebrated it's one year anniversary!

Thanks to everyone who has helped to make this year a fantastic one and let's make sure that the best Independent bookstore around makes it to year 2!

Though it's no longer St. Patrick's Day...

2009-03-21T08:40:00.007-07:00

We just couldn't help ourselves

We're spreading the love of all things Irish through a wonderful new author

Michele Venné

Author of the novel "Of Gifts and the Goddess"

Come into Pages on March 22 to experience a good dose of ancient Irish culture, romance and magic!

Reading, Presentation and Book signing from 2-4 PM

Please RSVP for this event at either info@pagesnewandrare.com or (480) 575-7220

Art of Racing in the Rain

2009-03-01T14:27:00.004-07:00

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Pages is proud to announce that we will be hosting the author of the bestselling novel, Art of Racing in the Rain, Garth Stein!

There will be wine and cheese as well as readings from his novel by the author and a Q&A session

Friday, March 13

6-8 PM at Pages

Please call and make a reservation today!

Book Clubs

2009-02-28T10:22:00.003-07:00

Pages now has two new blogs

for our book clubs!

Blue Sky book club

meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:15

http://www.blueskybooks.blogspot.com/

Blue Pages book club

meets the first Wednesday at 5:30

http://www.bluepagesbkclub.blogspot.com/

Check them out if you're a member or even if you are just curious!

Betty Webb

2009-02-21T10:55:00.005-07:00

Betty Webb

author of the Lena Jones Detective novels and a brand new series!

Come in and check her out!

Not only will she be signing and discussing her latest book Anteater of Death but will be hosting a writer's workshop where she'll be discussing the various pitfalls to be avoided in the publishing world

Nancy E. Turner

2009-02-21T10:46:00.002-07:00

She'll only be here for an hour so come in quick!

12:30-1:30 PM on February 28, 2009 at

Valentine's Day is fast approaching

2009-02-07T10:08:00.001-07:00

And in honor of it

We at Pages have something to say....

...and sometimes they even taste better too!

BFF: Best Friends Forever

2009-01-24T12:39:00.002-07:00

BFF: Best Friends Forever

Written by Maddy Johnson, 10 year old from Scottsdale

Are you impressed? We are.

Maddy is signing and discussing her first book, today, Saturday January 24th from 3-5 PM.

Story Time Has Changed yet again!

2009-01-23T11:06:00.004-07:00

New Story Time Hours!

Don't worry, it's still on Saturdays but we've changed it from 9:30 to 10:30 just to make things a little bit easier for all you parents out there who want your children to be entertained with wodnerful stories, songs and games.

Pages' Story Time is a combined effort with our wonderful staff and the staff of Rising Sun Montessori School.

Come on in and don't miss our newest set of stories to be shared this Saturday!

Take A Tour...

2008-11-07T16:30:00.005-07:00

of Italy with Roberta Kritzia!

November 6th at 4 PM

She was here to give the audience a wonderful chance to explore Italy without ever leaving the comfort of their favorite independent bookstore, Pages!

Scottsdale Society of Women's Writers

2008-11-07T16:21:00.006-07:00

Scottsdale's own group of fabulous women writers made their way out to Pages on November 1 in order to celebrate their hard work and talent!

The ladies present were:
· Anna Bartkowski
· Patricia L. Brooks
· Kebba Buckley
· Dana Davis

¨ Lilia Fallgatter
¨ Barbara Levy
¨ Marilyn McGrath
¨ Fairlee Winfield

It was so Boo-tiful!

2008-11-07T16:09:00.009-07:00

The Halloween Party was a total monster smash!

Ghosts, Ghouls, Bumblebees and even Hannah Montana and Raggedy Ann showed up!

There were games! Prizes! Tricks and treats! Movies! If you missed out..well, there's always next year!

The Wild West has come again

2008-10-25T16:38:00.005-07:00

...With the arrival of Cave Creek's very own Bob Boze Bell!

He talked to a large group of interested folks about the 127th Anniversary of the gunfight at the OK Corral...

And the Earp Brothers as well as Doc Halliday and the movies about everything...

Then things got wild in the west!

Tea with Ruby...and her friends!

2008-10-10T10:32:00.013-07:00

Tea for Ruby!

On October 4th, Pages and English Rose Tea Shop were graced with the presence of Sarah Ferguson's latest children's book, "Tea for Ruby"

Jo Gemmill, owner of the English Rose, was our wonderful reader for the tea and seems to have been quite popular with all of the young "princesses" and the "queens" who attended.

Even the "Gents" got into the action!

...Did you notice their little teacups? We sure did!

It's her latest pick!

2008-09-26T09:48:00.006-07:00

Well, it looks like Oprah has decided on a new book for everyone to read...

Say hello to pick number 62!

Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

Copies still remain at Pages, so come on by and help yourself!

Store #(480) 575-7220

Email me at tara@pagesnewandrare.com

Tea for Ruby

2008-09-13T11:15:00.014-07:00

We're going to have another kid's event coming up...

But this time parents and guardians can join in the fun as well!

When: October 4 from 3-5 PM

Where: Pages, inside the store

Read by Jo, owner of English Rose Tea Room; she will also be our wonderful reader

RSVP is required to participate in the tea, dress up is encouraged and smiles are mandatory! The Princess Package is $30 for refreshments and a copy of the book, the Queen Package ( for mom, grandma, aunt, friend, etc...) is $10 for tea and a scone.

***Please note that Sarah Ferguson will NOT be attending***

Mad Coyote Joe...He just can't stay away!

2008-08-30T12:02:00.010-07:00

~Hey Folks!~

Guess who came by the store today from 12 to 2 PM? If you guessed Mad Coyote Joe then kudos! He was here signing and selling copies of his scintillating southwest cuisine cookbooks, Sonoran Grill and A Gringo's Guide to Mexican Cooking as well as his now considered rare book, On the Chile Trail.

But don't worry! If you wish you had been here to chat with this master of southwestern foodstuffs then you have another chance on September 25. Stagecoach Village is going to be playing host to a fantastic event called A Taste of Cave Creek, Joe will be there dishing out samples of his delicious concoctions as well as any number of other restaurants and bars.

Tickets for this event are $25 for adults and $10 for children aged 7-13 and children under the age of 6 are free.

For any extra information please call the store at (480) 575-7220 or email me at tara@pagesnewandrare.com

...The Wait is Almost Over....

2008-07-24T15:24:00.015-07:00

Yes people, the time has finally come for the next installment of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga...BREAKING DAWN!

Though we are not going to be open at midnight like the chains that does not mean we will not be able to fulfill all of your Twilight needs! Come in on August 2nd and get all four if you don't already have them.

For questions and Special orders either come into the store and talk with one of our knowlegable staff or call us at (480) 575-7220

Happy Reading!

Multiple Author Event

2008-07-10T11:04:00.013-07:00

How many author's does it take to have a great time?

Pages is glad to let you know about a brand new author event that will be coming to your favorite independent bookstore soon!

Thursday, July 17th we will be hosting not one author, not two, but four authors all for you! Eliza Rey and her adorable tale of Daysee the angel, Marylin McGrath's latest book "All You Know on Earth," Stephen Lewis' debut novel that gives an interesting insight into the 'what if' principle with the Middle East and Amber Polo's novel, "Romancing Rebecca."

Come into the store between 3 and 5 PM and get your own personalized copies as well as the chance to chat with these accomplished writers!

For any information email at tara@pagesnewandrare.com or call the store at (480) 575-7220

Artemis Fowl Contest Event!

2008-06-19T09:38:00.016-07:00

Hey Everyone!

Pages has a new event that is going to be coming up in the next month and we want all the participation we can get...plus, first prize is a free advanced reader's copy of Eoin Colfer's newest Artemis Fowl novel, The Time Paradox! Second prize is a free unsigned copy of the novel when it finally becomes available July 15, and third prize is a $10 Pages gift card.

Event is on July 12, from 1-3 PM

Refreshments and entertainment will be provided

Costumes are encouraged!

Must be between ages 8-14

Must be present to win

Drawing for the prize will be at 2 PM

Only correct entries will be added to the drawing to win

For a real entry form contact Tara at tara@pagesnewandrare.com and a submission form will be emailed to you directly.

*** There was an error in the creation of the forms, which has been updated in this post. Either submission form will be taken if the answered code is correct. Sorry for the inconvenience***

Author Event: It's Santastic!

2008-06-14T16:38:00.007-07:00

This past Thursday in Pages, we had an author event by a gentleman whose official title is"Corresponding Santa Claus"...and he has been answering children's Christmas wishlists for the past 58 years and still going strong. Grover C. Gouker, author of My Santamental Journey and I Don't Want No Soap came to the store and was gracious enough to sign several copies of his books in a bagged highly seasonal set. There are several pictures with this gentlemen and he completely charmed our staff right off of their feet, not to mention the awstruck little boy and his mother that popped in unsuspectingly into the store and discovered a man who had been to the north pole! Though several of his books sets were sold to happy customers there are still plenty left, and they are perfect for the holiday season in the upcoming months!

http://issuu.com/sharonmartin/docs/presskitissus

http://issuu.com/sharonmartin/docs/soap4issus

Shelf Talker: The Enchantress of Florence

2008-06-06T12:34:00.007-07:00

By Salman Rushdie.

One word: spellbinding. Rushdie is a master story teller and makes sure that his most recent work does not disappoint. I highly recommend for anyone who craves a story that is reminiscent of Arabian Nights. Brilliant and colorful, filled with characters that draw you unerringly into the tale itself until you are almost panting to know exactly what happens to the title character. It is no wonder that this tale is currently on the bestseller list.

Tara

Welcome!

2008-06-04T15:01:00.014-07:00

This is the first official blog of the bookstore humbly known as Pages to its lucky patrons! We are so happy that you found us. You should also take a glance at our official website where you are able to not only browse the books that we have available in store, but also purchase anything we have online and we will be more than happy to send it to you.

Welcome, Bonjour, Guten tag, Buenos Dias etc etc...

http://www.pagesnewandrare.com/